Spill – Synonyms, Antonyms, Meaning, Definition and More

Standard Synonyms

Discharge
Leak
Release
Pour
Overflow

Slang Synonyms

Dish
Dishing
Fill the bill
Give the skinny
Give the4-1-1
Hash it out
Let it all hang out
Let the cat out of the bag
Lay it on the line
Let on
Let out
Piece of cake
Rap
Reveal
Smear
Story
Spill the beans
Tell
Throw down
Tattle
That’s the ticket
The goods
The scoop
Tip
Tune in
Weigh in

Academic Synonyms

Spill – leak
Overspill
Flood
Outpouring
Run-off

Old English Synonyms

Shed
Pour
Run
Spout
Trickle

Regional Synonyms

Drip
Seep
Ooze
Leak
Trickle

Industry-specific Synonyms

Pour
Dump
Unload
Drop
Decant

Antonyms

Pour
Dump
Empty
Stuff

Meaning

to cause or allow (liquid, grain, or other small things) to run out or fall by accident

Definition

The word ‘spill’ can mean two things: to accidentally pour a liquid out of a container, or to take part in an activity in which you do not have much experience.

Example Sentences

I spilled coffee on my shirt.
Can you please not spill your drink on the table?
Don’t worry, I’ll clean up the spill.
They accidentally spilled paint on the carpet.
I was so nervous that I spilled my drink all over myself.